…lnerable people being admitted to or discharged from hospital, therefore a new Red Bag pilot scheme has been launched to ensure they have all the important information they need with them. The Red Bag scheme, led by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, has started an 8-week pilot in Wrexham Maelor Hospital working in partnership with five private care homes across South Wrexham. Each care home has chosen around 20 of their residents to be part…

…residents but particularly for those with dementia. Natalie Jenkins-Jones, Community Advanced Nurse Practitioner, added “We’ve worked really well with the care homes who have been enthusiastic about the pilot scheme. Improving how we communicate with each other is a great example of the difference we can make when we work together, and how something quite simple can actually have a huge impact.” Cherry Tree care home which is part of the pilot sch…

…s, Jayne Goodwin said: “This report shines a light on the breadth of our research nursing and midwifery community in the UK. Clinical research which informs and revolutionises treatment and care is not possible without our research delivery nurses midwives and allied healthcare professionals. “Research nurses and midwives are an essential part of our research workforce. When considering the achievements and crucial role of research delivery teams…

…o create a more efficient research delivery; more diverse and accessible research and to embed research into the NHS: UK Government sets out bold vision for the future of clinical research delivery | Health Care Research Wales I’m very grateful for the commitment of everyone involved in improving services and for the support provided to all those with rare disease in Wales. To recognise the need to raise awareness of rare diseases, we have joined…

…rdance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments (on Gov.UK) and the Commissioner for Public Appointments was notified. All appointments were made on merit following an open, competitive process. Political activity plays no part in the selection process. In the last five years, none of the appointees have been employed by a political party, held a significant office in a party, stood as a candidate for a party in an election, publicly spoken…

…ents, researchers and clinicians. It is designed to help the UK diabetes research community collaborate in areas with the most need and greatest promise. It represents the result of a comprehensive analysis of diabetes research across the UK and the identification of six key areas of unmet need. Six key areas of work Under the guidance of a Steering Group led by Professor Simon Heller – Professor of Clinical Diabetes at the University of Sheffield…

…nt Wales. As an assembly member, Jonathan chaired both the Public Accounts Committee and the Health, Wellbeing and Local Government Committee. He also worked extensively with Wales’ directors of social services as head of the Association of Directors of Social Services Cymru business unit. Paul Mears, Chief Executive of CTMUHB, said: “We are delighted that Jonathan will be joining us next month. The breadth of his experience within public services…

…efficient, targeted allocation of resources – both for police by preventing future callouts and for healthcare by preventing visits from injury, reducing the strain on the NHS. “As a Centre, we look forward to working with the police, healthcare services, and other partners to develop this research and improve data sharing.” Detective Inspector Ben Rowe, of South Wales Police, added: “This research demonstrates the potential to improve safeguardi…

…monitoring following significant progress in addressing the concerns and recommendations raised in the 2019 Audit Wales and Healthcare Inspectorate Wales review. The Health Minister added: While there are still some areas where further improvements are required, it is clear progress continues to be made across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. I am encouraged by these improvements and would like to thank all the staff at the health board…